Who issues the permit in Unincorporated Henry County?

We have not yet confirmed which office issues building permits in Unincorporated Henry County, or whether one does. Ask the Henry County Commission, which is the county's main government office, who handles permits for your address. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority.

How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?

Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.

Do I need a permit for accessory dwelling unit (adu) in Unincorporated Henry County?

We have not yet confirmed which office issues building permits in Unincorporated Henry County. Ask the Henry County Commission who handles permits for your address before you start.

The requirements below come from Alabama rules. They are not a statement that Unincorporated Henry County issues or does not issue permits.

Permit likely required

Most likely yes. Accessory dwelling unit (adu) usually requires a permit in Alabama. Confirm the specifics with Unincorporated Henry County.

The Code of Alabama has no statewide accessory dwelling unit law; whether an ADU is allowed is decided by the city or county. Where a local permit program exists, it enforces the Alabama Residential Building Code or its own residential code (Code of Ala. 34-14A-12(b)). A new dwelling built for someone else over $10,000 requires a Home Builders Licensure Board license; an owner building for their own use may claim the homeowner exemption, and a sale within one year is presumptive evidence the work was for sale. Where there is no local permit program, the state residential code still binds licensed builders from January 1, 2027 (Code of Ala. 34-14A-12.1). A new accessory dwelling unit, detached or added on, is new residential construction. It normally needs a building permit with full plans, plus separate electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits, and zoning approval for a second unit on the lot. Utility connections (water, sewer or septic, and electric service) are usually reviewed as part of the permit, so ask about capacity and connection fees early.

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Answer a few questions to see the specific permits, documents, and next steps for your accessory dwelling unit (adu) in Unincorporated Henry County.

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Documents you may need

Building permit application to the city or county building office, where one existsLikely required
Construction drawings and floor planLikely required
Site plan showing the ADU location, setbacks, and utilitiesLikely required
Separate electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permitsLikely required
Local zoning approval for a second dwelling unitVerification needed

Possible inspections

Footing and foundation inspections for new construction
Rough electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections
Framing and insulation inspections
Final inspection

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for accessory dwelling unit (adu) in Unincorporated Henry County?: Most likely yes. Accessory dwelling unit (adu) usually requires a permit in Alabama. Confirm the specifics with Unincorporated Henry County. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
Who issues the permit in Unincorporated Henry County?: We have not yet confirmed which office issues building permits in Unincorporated Henry County, or whether one does. Ask the Henry County Commission, which is the county's main government office, who handles permits for your address. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority.
How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?: Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.

PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.